Friday, October 24, 2014

Police on full alert in Boracay for All Saints and All Souls days; 24/7 operation conducted

Posted
October 24, 2014

Written
by Jay-ar Arante

Police
officers here and in the neighboring areas have placed all their units on full
alert in preparation for the observance of the All Saints Day and All Soul’s
Day.

Special
Operation Officer III Jean Pontero of Caticlan Jetty Port said: “security has
been tightened in key areas of the municipality, especially in public transport
terminals to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance on Nov.1 and 2.”

Police
officers of Boracay Tourist Assistance Center (BTAC) and Philippine Coast Guard
(PCG) will be likewise deployed to beach front of Boracay and cemeteries for
the All Saints and All Souls commemoration.

It
says, “24/7 checkpoints have been installed in the Caticlan and Cagban Port
entry and exit points for possible influx of tourists.”

Full
deployment in the Boracay front beach is also mandated to maintain full
visibility within the areas of responsibility until the holidays are over.

Meanwhile,
local government has also directed the police to strictly observe and monitor
the prohibition on the bringing of bladed weapons and liquor within the
premises of the cemeteries.

Lastly,
authorities reminds the public to be more vigilant and alert as annual special
events like All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day are expected to bring an influx
of people in the different are.